J. T. Lovett Co.— Childs* Great Japanese Wineberry. 



CHILDS' GREAT JAPANESE WINEBERRY 



(See colored plate.) 



This magnlflcent fruit Is the greatest 

 novelty that has been Introduced within 

 a decade, and its introduction has excited 

 a deal of Interest and wonder. It is now 

 acknowledged to be one of the most val- 

 uable ever Introduced, and fruit growers 

 and the horticultural press alike have 

 been lavish in its praise. It fully de- 

 serves all the eulogies that have been 

 given it both as an ornamental plant 

 and for the refreshing sub-acid quality 

 of its fruit. 



This Interesting plant belongs to the 

 Raspberry family, and Is large, robust, 

 perfectly hardy and enormously proliflc; 

 the canes are thickly covered with 

 purplish-red hairs, which extend along 

 the stem to its extremity. The leaves 

 are large, tough, dark green above, 

 and silvery gray beneath. The fruit is 

 borne in large clusters, and each berry is 

 at first tightly enveloped by the large 

 calyx, forming a sort of burr, which is 

 also covered with purplish-red hairs so 

 thickly as to present the appearance of 

 moss rose buds. These gradually open 

 and turn back, exposing the fruit In all 

 its beauty. The berries are of a beauti- 

 ful, translucent appearance, running 

 through all the shades of amber to crim- 

 son as they ripen. There is a freshness 

 and brilliancy about them impossible to 

 describe, and we know of nothing in the 

 way of raspberries so attractive. A bush 

 in full fruiting is a sight not readily to 

 be forgotten and a decided ornament to 

 the garden. In quality it Is quite distinct, with a rich and sprightly flavor, but decidedly brisk sub- 

 acid. When cooked It is simply grand, retaining Its rich and sprightly flavor, and surpassing by far when 

 canned or preserved the Huckleberry and all other small fruits. For jelly making It is without an equal, 

 far exceeding for this purpose the Currant, Quince and Crab Apple. Being very juicy It makes a refreshing 

 wine. It begins ripening in July, the berries are produced In great abundance, and It continues In bearing 

 for a long time. 



As an ornamental plant It is of much value, and Its Interesting and unique appearance contrasts well 

 with other plants In the shrubbery or the border owing to Its robust habit of growth, large foliage, and dull 

 reddish canes. It Is free from all Insect pests, and nothing In the shape of rust or other disease has yet 

 appeared upon It. In a word It Is one of those things which to be once seen Is to be admired, and hence 

 desired. Its merits are so apparent and its value so Indisputable that it has now become the object of uni- 

 versal desire, and In view of the large popular demand for this handsome and useful plant we have propa- 

 gated an Immense stock of fine plants, which we offer this spring at reduced prices, putting the plants 

 within the reach of all. The colored plate, though pretty, fails to give more than a faint Idea of Its beauty, 

 but It Is a true likeness of its manner of fruiting. The plant and fruit must themselves be seen to be ap- 

 preciated In all their fullness. 



"No one who has seen It In fruit will venture to dispute its claim as an ornamental plant, or the juicy, 

 sprightly and refreshing sub-acid quality of its fruit."— Orchard and Garden. 



"None of the recently Introduced plant novelties have created so much sensation In the horticultural 

 world as the great Japanese Wineberry."— Jtmerican AgricuUurM. 



"The Japanese berry, Introduced last spring under the name of 'New Japanese Wineberry,' proves to 

 have great merits both as an ornamental plant and for its fruit. The latter grows enclosed In a husk, 

 ripens after the season of other Raspberries, and has a peculiar flavor and character of Its own."^PracMcai 

 Farmer. 



Strong plants, ea., 15c; 4 for 50c; 12 for $1.25; 25 for $2.25; 50 for $4.0O« 

 lOO for«7.00. Transplanted Plants, 2 yrs. old,ea., 25c; 5 for 91.00; 12 for $2.00; 

 25 for $3.50; 50 for $6.00; lOO for $10.O0. 



(19) 



1^ 



